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lost downloads

by Roberto Sotomayor Jan 29, 2010 11:52AM PST

suddendly the file downloads from e-mail or webs do not appear where it is supposed to be. the OS is vista basic home in a HP pavillon desktop, using internet explorer 8. we tried antivirus, cleaners, come back to default values and nothing help. maybe I should repair the OS or made other new installation but I would like to know if somebody can help with this problem.

Your help will be greately appreciated

Roberto

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Thoughts...

by John.Wilkinson Jan 30, 2010 5:49AM PST

Roberto,

Does IE8 display a prompt to select the download location every time you click a download link? Have you set a default download location or installed any Internet Explorer add-ons?

Personally, I'd recommend using an alternative browser, such as Firefox, which offer better performance and standards support, leaving IE for those cases where it is specifically required. However, tell us a little more and we'll see if this issue can be resolved without more drastic measures.

John

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lost downloads IE8

by Roberto Sotomayor Jan 31, 2010 1:23AM PST

T,hanks for your answer.

Ii is automaticaly addresed to the default downloads file. I am going to install firefox and chrome if it happens or not with them

Thanks again

Roberto

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